French Country & Pantone Spring 2014

We’ve heard a lot lately about Pantone Spring 2014 color trends. Radiant Orchid is the color getting the most attention.

Now, I love French Country style. My house is decorated in muted colors of blue, gray, greens, yellows. I just love the elegance of French decor and French Country allows a rustic, simple twist to the ornate, formal French style.

When Pantone announced the Spring 2014 colors I was a little stumbled. How to incorporate Radiant Orchid into a French Country decor?

PANTONE® FASHION COLOR REPORT SPRING 2014

Pantone Spring 2014 http://www.pantone.com/pages/fcr/?season=spring&year=2014

I found great examples incorporating these new colors without compromising the French Country look. For example, Radiant Orchid is a color found in lavender — very French! Freesia is found in different depths of color in flowers. And Celosia Orange is a wonderful accent color

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Lavender is a wonderful flower accent, ribbons, vase, framed art, pillow with lavender accents, and more.

Pantone Spring 2014 Colour Report | SouthBound Bride

Hemlock & Celosia Orange — Southern Bride.com

Soft gray, lavender, gentle rose, powder blues — Fabulous!! Sample Board.com

Here’s how I incorporated these great colors into my new kitchen hutch.

I started by painting an existing cabinet a pretty gray color. My kitchen cabinets are the same color. It is a great neutral color!
I replaced the back with a pretty white bead board sheet. Just the country touch it needed!

Then I added accent pieces (my latest collection – china tea cups), silver serving pieces, even art work.

For a extra touch I covered wood letters in scrapbook paper and Mod Podge for coasters and to tell my family I LOVE them!